Overview The elementary school culture associate provides support to scholars and the classroom teachers and is responsible for providing behavioral support to students, ensuring students are on task and that the behavior expectations established by the school culture are implemented. We look for educators who are excited to embrace a restorative approach to discipline and who believe that family and community partnerships are crucial. Above all, we look for educators who are passionate and committed to urban education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap in Brooklyn. Why Ascend? Ascend is the largest Brooklyn-based public charter school serving nearly 7,000 K-12 students in 17 schools. We exist to serve every student – to help them embody their inherent excellence by providing rich, joyful learning experiences that unlock a life of boundless choice. Access to education is a social justice issue. As educators, we center justice and live out our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) by ensuring that our students have the skills, tools, and confidence they need to thrive today and in the future. We are proud to have a workforce that mirrors the diversity seen in our students. Working at Ascend provides a community focused on developing an environment of support and belonging. Educators collaborate closely and encourage each other to achieve great outcomes. Our schools honor, nurture, and challenge the whole child. Ascend fosters critical thinking skills and a love of learning through an inquiry-based learning approach, Responsive Classroom model, and anti-racist education. We are deeply committed to advancing educational equity for all of our students. Students at Ascend benefit from a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures natural curiosity about the world and guides them to think critically and independently. For more information on Ascend Public Charter Schools’ model, approach, and core values, please visit our website. Responsibilities The elementary school culture associate works closely with the director of culture and community (DCC) or AP/principal to provide support to scholars and classroom teachers and is responsible for providing behavioral support to students, ensuring students are on task and that the behavior expectations established by the school culture are implemented in a consistent, caring and disciplined manner. Additionally, the elementary school culture associate will: Provide classroom management support Provide 1:1, small group, and whole class assistance as needed to scholars Help unload bus scholars in the morning; speak to the drivers about behavior; follow up with assistant principals as needed to enforce bus policy (lower school, only) Help monitor uniform compliance as scholars enter the building in the morning Maintain culture office hours during the day to receive scholars who are referred out of the classroom Input all behavior-related data into the Ascend data system Report all behavior referrals to the director of culture and community (DCC) or AP/principal. Attend and participate in culture team meetings and professional development Monitor In-School-Suspension scholars Staff and reporting relationships The elementary school culture associate reports directly to the Director of Culture and Community (DCC), or AP/principal. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent year's of related work experience The ability to create a school environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged Strong classroom management skills Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals Strong collaboration and teamwork skills Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice Experience teaching or working with students in underserved areas preferred Compensation Initial salary offers for this position range from $58,500 - $70,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education. Diversity at Ascend Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.